ABSTRACT Background Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation (NBIA) comprises a genetically and clinically heterogeneous group of rare neurological disorders characterized particularly by iron accumulation in the basal ganglia. To date, 15 genes have been associated with NBIA.
Seda Susgun +95 more
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A Case Report of Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS), a rare genetic condition occurs one in every 8 million live births. HGPS is characterized by premature aging in various organs.
Siamak Yaghoubi +4 more
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Farnesyltransferase inhibitor treatment restores chromosome territory positions and active chromosome dynamics in Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome cells [PDF]
Copyright @ 2011 Mehta et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. This article has been made available through the Brunel Open Access Publishing Fund. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License ...
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Portable Low‐Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging in People With Human Immunodeficiency Virus
ABSTRACT Objective The aging population of people with HIV (PWH) raises heightened concerns regarding accelerated aging and dementia. Portable, low‐field MRI (LF‐MRI) is an innovative technology that could enhance access and facilitate routine monitoring of PWH.
Annabel Sorby‐Adams +14 more
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The McCance Brain Care Score and Mortality: Evidence From a Large‐Scale Population‐Based Cohort
ABSTRACT Objectives This study aimed to examine the relationship between the McCance Brain Care Score (BCS) and mortality in the general population. Methods We conducted a prospective, population‐based cohort study using data from the UK Biobank. Participants with complete data enabling calculation of BCS and full mortality information were included ...
Zhiqiang Xu, Xiaoxiao Wang, Nan Li
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Aging: Clues in nuclear proteins Abnormal versions of proteins that support the structure and function of the membrane of the cell nucleus are implicated in premature aging disorders, and also in normal aging.
Jin Young Lee +9 more
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Telomerase Protects Werner Syndrome Lineage-Specific Stem Cells from Premature Aging
Werner syndrome (WS) patients exhibit premature aging predominantly in mesenchyme-derived tissues, but not in neural lineages, a consequence of telomere dysfunction and accelerated senescence.
Hoi-Hung Cheung +5 more
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Methionine Restriction Extends Lifespan in Progeroid Mice and Alters Lipid and Bile Acid Metabolism [PDF]
C.L.-O. is supported by grants from the European Union (ERC-2016-ADG, DeAge); Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad (MINECO/FEDER: SAF2014-52413-R and SAF2017-87655-R); Instituto de Salud Carlos III (RTICC); Progeria Research Foundation (PRF2016-66 ...
Bárcena Fernández, Clea +11 more
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COVID-19 and chronological aging : senolytics and other anti-aging drugs for the treatment or prevention of corona virus infection? [PDF]
COVID-19, also known as SARS-CoV-2, is a new emerging zoonotic corona virus of the SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) and the MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) family.
Auwerx +30 more
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Applying an Ethical Lens to the Treatment of People With Multiple Sclerosis
ABSTRACT The practice of neurology requires an understanding of clinical ethics for decision‐making. In multiple sclerosis (MS) care, there are a wide range of ethical considerations that may arise. These involve shared decision‐making around selection of a disease‐modifying therapy (DMT), risks and benefits of well‐studied medications in comparison to
Methma Udawatta, Farrah J. Mateen
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